Cuspidor-cleaner.



0. 0. 'RITZLAPR GUSPIDOR CLEANER.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 29, 1909.

Patented Apr. 5

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OSCAR O. RTZLAEE, F MLWAUKEE, "WSCONSN,

CUSPDOR-CLEANER.

App1icaton filed July 29,

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, OSCAR 0. RrrzLAFr, residing in Milwaukee, in the county of Mit wauliee and State oi Wisconsin, have invented new and useful Improvements in Cuspidor- Cleaners, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which are a part of this specitication.

This invention relates to improvements in cuspidor cleaners.

@ne of the objects of this invention is to provide a cuspidor cleaner in which a cuspidor may be placed and cleaned on the outside as well as the inside and with but a minimum amount of labor and skill.

A further object of this invention is to provide a cuspidor cleaner of the inelosed type in which the cuspidor is entirely inclosed in the cleaner while being cleaned.

A further object orp the invention is to provide a cuspidor cleaner with improved cuspidor clamping means which is very simple in construction whereby cuspidors of varying sizes may be easily clamped to the cleaner. And a further object of the invention is to provide a ouspidor cleaner which is simple and durable and is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain.

Vith the above and other objects in view, 'the invention consists of the cleaner and its parts and combinations, and all equivalents thereof.

In the accompanying drawing in which the saine reference characters indicate the saine parts in all ol. the views: Figure l is a vertical sectional view of the complete cleaner with a cuspidor shown in position to be cleaned; F ig. 2 is a horizontal sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Fig. l; Fig. 3 is a detail of the clamp locking means; and Fig. 4lis a detail of one ot the clamping dogs.

Referring to the drawing the numeral 5 indicates an inclosed stand or case of circular form which is supported on legs 5 and is provided with a cover 7. water inlet pipe 8 extends into the case immediately above the bottom 9 thereof to the medial portion and is then bent upwardly to form a vertical standard 10 provided with a smaller extension tube ll threaded thereto. A brush l2 provided with bristles shaped to contorni to the inner contour of a cuspidor is removably bolted to the extension tube by Specification of Letters Patent.

means ot a bolt 1 3.

Patented Apr. 5, lgl.

i909. Serial No. 53.0310.

A collar le fastened to the standard l0 is adapted to support a revolnble disk forming part of a bevel gear 16. 'llhe bevel gear is driven by a bevel pinion 17 fast on a shaft 1S which is mounted in bearings 19 and 20 and extending` tlnough the wall ol the casing is provided with a crank handle 2l for rotating the same.

ldounted slidably on the upper surface of the dish l5 are a series of clutches or lool;- ing dogs 22 which are adapted to be moved to clamp the edge oi an inverted cuspidor placed in the notched recesses 25 of said dogs by means of a circular sprinO rllhis spring extends through openings or recesses 24e provided in said dogs and one end thereof is bent downwardly and is fastened to the dish l5 and the other end is bent outwardly, horizontally, and is adapted t0 hook over racl; teeth 26 connected to the disl; so that when the bent portion of the spring is advanced over the teeth the locling dogs will be moved toward the center of the disk and clamp and hold the cuspidor thereto nntil the spring is released from the teeth.

An extension pipe 2'? provided with two nozzles extends upwardly from the inlet pipe S just within the case and the nozzles are positioned to direct streams or water against the exterior of the cuspidor to thoroughly cleanse the outside ot the same while it is being revolved. rl`he upper end ot the extension tube l0 is opened to provide a jet orp water for cleaning the inner portion of the cuspidor. An outlet pipe 2S is provided for discharging the wat-er used in cleaning.

he operation of the cleaner is as follows: Ji cuspidor is inverted and placed in position over the brush and the locking dogs are d r'awn into clamping engagement therewith by advancing the bent portion of the spring over the rack teeth. l/lJhen properly clamped the cover is replaced on the case and water being turned on from a source ot supply the crank is turned to rotate the dish and the cuspidor supported thereon. rlhis movement will cause the brush to rub against all parts oli the interior of the cuspidor and in connection with the jet oli water issuing from the end of the extension tube will thoroughly cleanse the interior portion of the cuspidor. Simultaneously with the cleaning of the interior of the cuspidor the two nozzles forming part ot the extension pipe are spraying and washing the outside of the cuspidor. rlhe nozzles are positioned to thoroughly wash all parts of the exterior otl the cuspidor. The outlet pipe provides for the discharge ot' water while cleaning. When the cuspidor is cleaned the water is shut o and the case opened and the cuspidor removed.

F rom the foregoing description it will be seen that the cleanser is very simple in construction and operation and is well adapted for the purpose desired.

l That l claim as my invention is:

l. A cuspidor cleaner, comprising a case provided with a vertical standard, a disk revolubly mounted on the standard and 3rovided with dogs constructed to clamp an inverted cuspidor thereto, a brush connected to the standard, means for supplying water to the interior and the exterior of an inverted cuspidor placed on tne disk, and means for rotating the cuspidor.

2. n cuspidor cleaner, comprising an inclosed case provided with a vertical standard, a disk revolubly mounted in the case and provided with dogs constructed to clamp an inverted cuspidor thereto, a brush connected to the standard and positioned to contact with the interior wall of a cuspidor clamped by the dogs, a tube for supplying water to the interior and the exterior of an inverted cuspidor placed on the disk, and means for rotating the disk.

3. fr cuspidor cleaner, comprisingl closed case provided with a vertical standard, a disk revolubly mounted on the standard (nd provided with dogs constructed to clamp an inverted cuspidor thereto, a tube extending upwardly from the standard, a brush shaped to conform to the interior contour of a cuspidor connected to the standard, a supply pipe extending into the casing and connected to the standard, a vertical pipe connected to the supply pipe and positioned to direct a et or water against the outside ot the cuspidor clamped to the disk, and a gear connection for rotating the disk.

4f. A cuspidor cleaner, comprising an inclosed case provided with an inlet pipe extending upwardly to forni a standard, a brush connected to the standard and shaped to conform to the interior contour of a cuspidor, a disk revolubly mounted on the standard and provided with movable clamping dogs constructed to clamp an inverted cuspidor thereto, ainember for moving all an inot the dogs into clamping position, a gear connected to the disk, a pinion in mesh with the gear, and a pipe positioned to direct a supply of water against the exterior of an inverted cuspidor clamped to the disk.

5. A. cuspidor cleaner, comprising an inclosed case provided with an inlet pipe extending upwardly to form a standard, a brush connected to the standard and shaped to conform to the exterior contour of a cuspidor, a disk revolubly mounted on the standard and provided with movable clamping dogs constructed to clamp an inverted cuspidor thereto, a spring connected to the dogs and having one end fastened to the disk and the other end free for moving said dogs into clamping position, a rack connected to the disk for holding the free end of the sning in locked position, a beveled gear forming parto the disk, a beveled pinion in mesh with the gear and connected to a shatt which extends outside ot' the casing and is provided with rotating means, and a pipe positioned to direct a jet of water against the exterior portion of an inverted cuspidor clamped to the disk.

(l. A cuspidor cleaner, comprising an in closed case provided with an inlet pipe extending upwardly to form a standard, a tube extending upwardly from said standard and having an outlet opening, brush connected to the tube and shaped to conform to the interior contour of a cuspidor, a disk revolubly mounted on the standard and provided with ra dial grooves, clamping dogs slidably mounted in said grooves, a rack fastened to the disk, a circular spring connect-ed to the dogs and having one end fastened to the disk and the other end adjustably connected to the rack, a beveled gear forming part of the disk, a beveled pinion in mesh with the gear, a shaft extending' through the casing and to which the pinion is connected, means for rotating the shaft, and a vertical pipe connected to the inlet pipe and positioned to direct a jet of water against the exterior portion of an inverted cuspidor clamped to the disk.

In testimony whereof, l aiiix my signature, in presence ot two witnesses.

@SCAR RTZLAFF.

TWitnesses C. H. EnNnY, ANNA SCHMIDTBAUER. 

